James Wood Defeats Fauquier 21-6 In NW Football Thriller
James Wood, defending NW champions, toppled Fauquier 21-6 before nearly 5,000 at JW Stadium. Allan Rogers led 323 yards in offense with 135 on 26 carries as Woodmen outgained Fauquier 293 rushing yards while overcoming penalties that cost 95 yards. Jerry Combs scored twice, Wayne Wert added an 2-point conversion, and Jim Vadaro led on defense despite Fauquier’s weight edge.
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Yardstick: James Wood drives scoring in Fauquier game
James Wood scores for Wood team on a 1 and 6 yard run. Combs adds 2 point conversion on a run. Paul Campbell kicks. Mark Davison adds a 22 yard run. Fauquier responds with Steven Galloway catching a 15 yard pass from Terry Canard.
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Colts top Rams as Fauquier sinks title hopes
In a pivotal win Fauquier’s 27 yard run by Kehoe sparked a 70 yard march ending with Galloway’s 15 yard TD catch and timeout left. James Wood’s 12th straight win over two years sealed Fauquier’s title chances collapse after a blocked punt helped Colts over Rams.
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NW League Receiving Recept Yds Cummings Combs
The brief stats show Les Cummings with 2 receptions for 2 yards and Jerry Combs with 17 yards in the NW League game.
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Robinson credits Branch Rickey for breaking color line
Jackie Robinson says Branch Rickey deserves more credit for breaking baseball's color line in 1947. He adds that if Rickey didn't pick him, he would have chosen someone else.
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Luray Bulldogs rout Central Falcons in 44 6 clash
Richie Shhenk led Luray with three touchdowns as the Bulldogs rolled past Central 44 6. Ground game totaled 194 of 283 yards while Central managed 179 total offense and 11 first downs, with a lone score on an 18 yard Logan pass to Cohoon.
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Strasburg Rams blank Stonewall 24 to 0 in county feud
Strasburg Rams rolled to a 24-0 victory over Shenandoah County rival Stonewall Jackson. STRASBURG racked up 337 yards while holding the Generals to 87. McCoy scored twice including a 40 yard run and a 15 yard reception set up by Miller. Ashcraft and Estep added scores as Strasburg won its third straight game. The win sets up a key clash with Turner Ashby next week.
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McCoy Scores On 40 Yard Run In Bowl Game
Lynn McCoy bursts 40 yards for a touchdown, followed by Ron Ashcraft 3 yard rush and Phil Easter 3 yard run. McCoy later adds a 15 yard pass from Mickey Miller to extend the scoring drive.
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Major League Standings and Upcoming Games Highlighted
National League East shows New York and Philadelphia leading, while St Louis and Montreal trail. American League standings list Baltimore, Detroit, Boston, and New York, with key matchups including Pittsburgh at New York and Los Angeles at San Francisco.
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Backus and Carroll win two in New Orleans bouts
In New Orleans Billy Backus of Canastota upended Jerry Pellegrini 10 in a 148 pound bout while Hal Carroll of Syracuse also won by decision over Vernon Clay in the 180 pound class.
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